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Sophomore Lauren Song performs as Clara in Los Gatos Ballet’s production of “The Nutcracker.”
Dancers perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with the Los Gatos Ballet
December 18, 2024
Casavant’s frequent drop-ins on water polo games and practices brought energy to the team.
In supporting student athletes, staff members make important connections
December 15, 2024
Students dance to the music in the moshpit on Dec. 7.
Winter Formal at Gilroy Gardens garners positive feedback
December 14, 2024
Many seniors feel frustrated with the lack of a consistent counselor.
Students last names A-F have faced struggles with guidance counselor turnovers in past two years
December 13, 2024
In recent years, an increasing number of students have applied early to college.
Class of ’25 sees an increased number of early college applicants
December 13, 2024
Playing Grace Fryer and Tom Kreider respectively, senior Kat Aldrete and junior Larry O’Brien star in the SHS ‘Radium Girls’ fall play.
Senior Kat Aldrete shines as lead role in ‘Radium Girls’
December 14, 2024
A perfect sparkly Christmas decoration to get you in the festive mood.
Top 10: Christmas Decorations
December 13, 2024
There are various ways to approach studying math competitions such as the AMC.
Students prepare for math competitions with various methods and mediums
December 13, 2024
AP Physics teachers Tom Casavant and Matthew Welander discuss a change in their upcoming lesson plans.
Class-alike teachers collaborate to improve and standardize student experiences
December 13, 2024
The result of the poll conducted by our Falcon Instagram account.
What songs top the charts for all-time favorite holiday music?
December 13, 2024
The boys basketball team poses after their game with American High School on Dec. 7.
Boys’ basketball secures second place at James Lick Invitational despite key injuries
December 14, 2024
Free throw attempt from the team's recent scrimmage against Wilcox on Dec. 7.
Freshman basketball team brought back for the first time since COVID
December 13, 2024
Senior Daniel Jadali shooting a freethrow
For Falcon players, basketball is a year-round commitment
December 13, 2024
Falcons look to defend Notre Dame’s free kick during home game on Dec. 10.
Girls’ soccer defeats Notre Dame Knights 3-2, still undefeated in pre-season
December 13, 2024
49ers’ head coach and former SHS student, Kyle Shanahan, sits in grief after the team suffered a rough 24-23 loss to the Cardinals on Oct. 6.
49ers hobble through losing season
December 12, 2024
The logo of the Better Canvas extension for students to download.
100-word rave: “Better Canvas” is just better
December 13, 2024
Red lights are often run at the intersection of Highway 85 and Saratoga Avenue.
Saratoga drivers: Simmer down and use more caution, please
December 13, 2024
The use of social media allows controversial news to spread and grab the attention of more Americans than ever.
Social media fuels increasing polarization of American politics
December 13, 2024
The fast fashion industry really is Hell.
‘Brandy Hellville’ documentary reveals fast fashion as a devil in disguise
December 12, 2024
The many confusing aspects of Shakespeare make his works unappealing.
To read or not to read: My struggle with Shakespeare
December 7, 2024
A super cool pineapple
Top 10: Fruits
December 14, 2024
My perfect Christmas tree where these gifts go under.
Top 10: Best Christmas Gifts
December 13, 2024
I contemplate between two different Owala FreeSip colors at Target.
My journey to find the perfect water bottle ends with Owala
December 13, 2024
Christmas music is fine no matter what season you’re in.
Christmas music can be played, shamelessly, any time of the year
December 13, 2024
The perfect place to be during Christmas.
Christmas is just horrible without snow
December 13, 2024

The Saratoga Falcon

The Saratoga Falcon
All content by Nitya Marimuthu

District should protect the county, not force teachers back prematurely

Nitya Marimuthu
March 8, 2021

Decade in review: a look back at our favorite sports moments

Jonathan Li and Nitya Marimuthu
February 23, 2021
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Uncut sports see high levels of students enrolling to fulfill PE credits

Nitya Marimuthu
December 4, 2020
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ICAC officers settle on virtual showcase for annual Bombay in the Bay performance

Nitya Marimuthu
December 3, 2020
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The toxic two-party system has wreaked disaster upon U.S. politics

Nitya Marimuthu
September 23, 2020
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To fight urgent obstacles, U.S. needs to turn its gaze outwards

Nitya Marimuthu
September 17, 2020
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Netflix show perpetuates stereotypes in failed attempt to relate to Indian-Americans

Nitya Marimuthu
May 21, 2020
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Seniors will pick up diplomas in drive-through graduation ceremony June 1

Nitya Marimuthu
May 10, 2020
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Stimulus plan has the right idea but the wrong execution

Nitya Marimuthu
April 29, 2020
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Former SHS principal passes away due to complications from COVID-19

Nitya Marimuthu
April 19, 2020
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Alumni participate in videos on YouTube channel Jubilee

Nitya Marimuthu
March 31, 2020

Fitness apps have the right idea but lack the miracle transformations they claim

Nitya Marimuthu
March 31, 2020

‘Run, hide, defend’ is out of date and must be updated for better safety

Nitya Marimuthu
February 6, 2020

Rising conflicts expose political inadequacies in students

Nitya Marimuthu
January 24, 2020

Dance and Verma to run at state championship meet

Nitya Marimuthu
November 25, 2019
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Girls’ cross country team finishes season with high morale and a strong sense of camaraderie

Nitya Marimuthu
November 22, 2019

Ten tips to begin running on your own

Nitya Marimuthu
November 20, 2019

Losing a family member leads to realizations about the value of life and relationships

Nitya Marimuthu
November 20, 2019
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Traditional Thanksgiving turkey takes tremendous twist

Nitya Marimuthu and Kaitlyn Tsai
November 18, 2019

Should juniors respect so-called senior parking spots?

Jayne Zhou and Nitya Marimuthu
October 17, 2019

Administration misused authority to shut down and forcibly change student-run ‘toga confessions’ page

Manasi Garg and Nitya Marimuthu
October 17, 2019

After successful Crystal performance, boys’ cross country gears up for future meets

Nitya Marimuthu and Sina Salehi
October 16, 2019

Lynbrook was right to fire Persky, the judge who was recalled as a result of the Brock Turner case

Nitya Marimuthu and Esther Luan
October 9, 2019

Identification cards contain reforms that aim to address student mental health

Brandon Wang and Nitya Marimuthu
September 10, 2019

Seeking to catch coaches’ attention, student athletes attend summer camps

Nitya Marimuthu and Sina Salehi
September 10, 2019

Boys’ cross country team hopes to cross previous obstacles unscathed

Sina Salehi and Nitya Marimuthu
September 9, 2019

Pop the bubble: get an internship and experience real life

Nitya Marimuthu
May 29, 2019

Are the stigmas surrounding teenage drivers justified?

Neeti Badve and Nitya Marimuthu
May 24, 2019

The ‘team’ aspect of playing an individual sport

Nitya Marimuthu
May 23, 2019

The transition between being a player to leading a team

Nitya Marimuthu
May 20, 2019

Speedy seven sprint through CCS semis

Allison Hartley and Nitya Marimuthu
May 17, 2019
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Athletes achieve personal records at end-of-the season qualifying meets

Allison Hartley and Nitya Marimuthu
May 2, 2019

Young track star: Dance making large strides

Neeti Badve and Nitya Marimuthu
April 3, 2019

Leadership students visit senior center, hear speech by politician

Jun Lee and Nitya Marimuthu
April 3, 2019

Outreach commission works with Stanford on annual blood drive

Jun Lee and Nitya Marimuthu
April 3, 2019

The cheating dilemma: Students take homework ‘help’ to a new level

Edwin Chen and Nitya Marimuthu
April 1, 2019

Gingerly taking on a dessert challenge

Neeti Badve and Nitya Marimuthu
March 27, 2019
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Six contestants will compete in Mr. Saratoga

Jun Lee and Nitya Marimuthu
February 14, 2019

Work on WASC begins

Jun Lee and Nitya Marimuthu
February 14, 2019

Track team is hopeful for upcoming season

Neeti Badve and Nitya Marimuthu
February 13, 2019

Smart is shallow

Nitya Marimuthu
February 12, 2019

Don’t be jelly, we ruined mac and cheese

Neeti Badve and Nitya Marimuthu
January 28, 2019

Notable alumni: Mark Kvamme takes VC company to the midwest

Nitya Marimuthu
December 12, 2018

Substitute to fill in for counselor

Nitya Marimuthu and Kaitlyn Tsai
December 12, 2018

Giving Tree gives chance to help others during the holidays

Nitya Marimuthu and Jun Lee
December 12, 2018
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Freshman duet wins Saratoga idol

Nitya Marimuthu and Jun Lee
December 12, 2018

Younger siblings get the scoop

Nitya Marimuthu
December 10, 2018

Seniors connect to elementary schoolers in annual ‘Toga reads’

Jun Lee and Nitya Marimuthu
October 30, 2018
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Lucid dreaming: Students shape experiences behind closed eyes

Nitya Marimuthu and Kevin Sze
October 29, 2018

‘The Hate U Give’: A beautiful, moving story about police brutality in America

Nitya Marimuthu and Neeti Badve
October 29, 2018

Spirit commission branches out with new Halloween event

Jun Lee and Nitya Marimuthu
October 29, 2018

Kardash captures first as girls’ cross country competes at Lynbrook

Nitya Marimuthu
September 27, 2018

Restrooms remodeled after Leadership class, administration act on complaints

Nitya Marimuthu and Jun Lee
September 25, 2018
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Equity team organizes Breaking Down the Walls week

Nitya Marimuthu and Emilie Zhou
September 25, 2018
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Veteran teachers adjust to new classrooms

Nitya Marimuthu and Howard Tang
September 24, 2018

Math acceleration speeds to new levels

Nitya Marimuthu
April 1, 2018
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